WWI - introduction

The 'M' in M.A.I.N. stands for ​ ​ (a)  

• militarism
• manners
• minions
• mountains

The 'A' in M.A.I.N. stands for​ (a)  

• alliances
• awards
• alimony
• alternatives

The 'I' in M.A.I.N. stands for​ (a)  

• imperialism
• imagination
• iron
• irritating

The 'N' in M.A.I.N. stands for ​ (a)  

• nationalism
• nation
• never
• nothing

Identify the correct countries on the map provided.

a

b

c

d

France

Germany

Russia

Britain

Match the correct countries with their alliances.

Groups:

(a) Triple Entente

,

(b) Triple Alliance (Central Powers)

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Britain

• France

• Russia

• Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

• Serbia

In which year did World War I begin?

• 1913

• 1914

• 1915

• 1916

In which year did World War I end?

• 1916

• 1917

• 1918

• 1919

What does the term 'militarism' mean?

• A strategy of avoiding involvement in international conflicts or alliances

• A political system in which all citizens have equal say in government decisions

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation

• Refers to the policy of building up strong armed forces and prioritising military power

What does the term 'imperialism' mean?

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation

• The desire for a nation to maintain independence and promote its interests and culture

• The practice of forming alliances between countries to achieve mutual goals

• A belief in the superiority of one’s military power over other nations